1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1975 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1149 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Marauder | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2380 mm |
